Light Truck Drivers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $47,700 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $95,740
Employed locally 390
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $95,740

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Washington $47,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,870

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $70,780
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,770
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Bellingham, WA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Bellingham, WA is 8.1% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.